RSPB British Birds of Prey

A celebration of British raptors, following their fortunes as British breeding birds from historical times to the present day, illustrated with 100 colour photographs. RSPB British Birds of Prey is the ideal introduction to all of the species of birds of prey (hawks and their allies, falcons and owls) that breed in or regularly visit the British Isles. Despite centuries of persecution, changing attitudes, improved legal protections and the astounding efforts of conservationists mean that many raptors in the UK are faring better than they ever have before. With incredible new colour photography throughout, this updated edition provides fascinating insights into these birds'' private and public lives. Each chapter showcases an individual species, providing an engaging and informative account of their hunting habits, their breeding behaviour, the migrations they undertake, and above all the challenges they continue to face as they forge their lives alongside humanity in Britain.

About the author

Marianne Taylor is a life-long wildlife-watcher who lives by the sea in south-east Kent, UK. Since 2007 she has worked as a freelance writer, photographer and illustrator, focusing on wildlife and nature and, particularly, British birds. Her books include RSPB Pocket guide to British Birds, RSPB Garden Birds, The Way of the Hare and Dragonflight. She has a particular fondness for seabirds (even gulls) and is also a keen year-round sea-swimmer, at home and in other locations around the UK coast. Because of this, she has impressive tolerance to cold, a large collection of neoprene gloves and socks, and permanently messy hair.

Product details

• Authors: Marianne Taylor, Taylor Marianne
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.10.2025
• EAN: 9781399421126
• ISBN: 978-1-399-42112-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 282 mm x 20 mm
• Series: RSPB
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; NATURE / Animals / General, NATURE / Animals / Birds, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, NATURE / Regional, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Birds (ornithology), United Kingdom, Great Britain, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest